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J166 LAF

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,696 mi
Last recorded45,696 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 LAF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2013 45,696 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light cracking offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slight corrosion

nearside head lamp glass damaged

rear panel corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,275 miles

nearside head lamp glass damage

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

scuttle panel corroded above master cyliner / servo mounting point

Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,273 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside head lamp glass damage

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

scuttle panel corroded above master cyliner / servo mounting point

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,340 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT SCUTTLE PANEL CORRODED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 38,339 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT SCUTTLE PANEL CORRODED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,754 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP DAMAGED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear view mirror missing

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT SCUTTLE PANEL CORRODED WITHIN WIPER MECHANISM

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT SUSPENSION CLOSE TO FOULING BUMP STOPS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise hydro susension at front is very low

exhaust downpipe has fouling damage

o/s/r tyre shows perishing and cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2009 30,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise hydro susension at front is very low

exhaust downpipe has fouling damage

o/s/r tyre shows perishing and cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,020 miles

All tyres aged and perishing badly.

Brake components corroded and aged.

Downpipe damaged by road surface.

Exhaust system corroded and worn in places.Heat sheilding not secure in places.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion,age and wear.

Minor exhaust blows.

Slight play in offside rear pivot arm.

Steering and suspension components showing corrosion and general age and wear.

Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Suspension low and requires attention.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 26,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres aged and perishing badly.

Brake components corroded and aged.

Downpipe damaged by road surface.

Exhaust system corroded and worn in places.Heat sheilding not secure in places.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion,age and wear.

Minor exhaust blows.

Slight play in offside rear pivot arm.

Steering and suspension components showing corrosion and general age and wear.

Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Suspension low and requires attention.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,866 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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J166 LAF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J166 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J166 LAF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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